Hazel Leaf-Roller Weevil vs Arctic Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hazel Leaf-Roller Weevil | Arctic Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apoderus coryli | Hypnoidus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Attelabidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hazel Leaf-Roller Weevil
A small red and black weevil that rolls hazel leaves into neat cigar-shaped tubes for its eggs. The rolled leaf provides food and shelter for larvae.
Did You Know?
The precision of its leaf-rolling technique has been studied by mathematicians for its geometric efficiency.
Arctic Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with a distinctive snapping mechanism that allows it to flip itself upright when overturned. Larvae are wireworms that live in tundra soil. Adults are found under stones and in low vegetation.
Did You Know?
When flipped on its back, this beetle arches its body and snaps a spine on its thorax into a groove, launching itself into the air with an audible click.